The issue of sharing a bed with a child raises a lot of controversy and questions among parents, especially in the era of modern motherhood.
While many psychologists and child health experts criticize the practice, much of the modern child-rearing research and development studies point to its health benefits for both the child and his or her parents, both biologically and psychologically, in contrast to an approach that encourages maintaining distance during the night hours.
Among the various benefits of this intimate experience between the child and his mother, a few points stand out, the most important of which are:
Emotional bond
Japanese research suggests that co-sleeping benefits not only children but parents as well. It generates a deeper bond between the two, regulating sleep patterns and heart rate. In addition, bed sharing makes the relationship between child and parents more solid and durable.
Enhance comfort and safety
The habit of sharing a bed with our little ones creates a warm and safe environment for them. The child feels his parents’ touches and tenderness all night; This contributes to calming his nerves and relieving stress, so he sleeps peacefully and without feeling lonely.
Facilitating breastfeeding
For breastfeeding mothers, bed-sharing can be a convenient way to breastfeed through the night, without having to get out of bed or leave the room and keep the baby waiting for long.
Forming memories
The times we spend with our children in bed may be the beginning of pages of beautiful childhood memories. These moments contain a lot of laughter, games, nice conversations, and other things that refine the child’s personality and make him feel like an integral part of his family.
Why should we be careful?
Despite the many benefits of sharing a bed with a baby, we must be quite careful and balanced regarding this experience. We must not overlook the importance of teaching the child how to sleep alone at some point, as complete dependence on sharing the bed with the mother may affect the child’s independence in the future. To achieve the harshest of this experience, we must consider the following:
Danger of suffocation
Sharing a bed can increase the risk of suffocation for the child, especially if the parents sleep disorderly or if there are heavy sheets that do not fit the child’s size.
The need to enhance independence
It is important for the child to also learn how to sleep in his own bed, in order to enhance his feeling of independence and achieve safety in his own room without the need for constant reassurance from his family.
Do not neglect the marital relationship
The habit of sharing a bed with a child may have a negative impact on the marital relationship, as the spouses need a private space and alone time. We have to strike a balance in this aspect, and always make sure to spend quality time with our partner.
2023-10-09 04:00:00
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